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Why I Don’t Feel Guilty About Formula-feeding (Anymore)
May 13, 2008 by Amy Spangler | No questions or comments
Blame it on our Puritan ancestors, MTV, infant formula makers, work environments, lack of knowledge, lack of support—take your pick. The bottom line is that there are a myriad of reasons why mothers choose not to breastfeed or breastfeed for only a short ... (read more)
Rise to the Occasion, and Get Congress’ Attention!
April 18, 2008 by Pauline Lupercio | 2 questions or comments
When I see a forward in my email inbox, I usually just delete it without bothering to take a look. And if it is from a repeat offender, then it’s a guaranteed garbage bin item even before it was sent!... (read more)
Oh, to Live in Oregon
February 11, 2008 by Pauline Lupercio | 2 questions or comments
Not only is Oregon listed among the five states with the highest breastfeeding rates by the Centers for Disease Control, but the city of Portland has also ... (read more)
Evenflo Acquires Ameda
October 18, 2007 by Amy Spangler | 1 question or comment
PRESS RELEASE October 18, 2007 Apparently it's a done deal. Evenflo Company, Inc. has entered into an agreement to acquire Ameda Breastfeeding Products from Hollister Incorporated of Libertyville, IL. The deal is expected to close in January, 2008 pending completion of ... (read more)
Mind, Music, and Milk
July 17, 2007 by Amy Spangler | No questions or comments
Combining breastfeeding and working can be a challenge for even the most experienced mom. If your work schedule requires that you be away from your baby, a breast pump may be the best option for providing breastmilk for your baby, relieving breast fullness, and maintaining ... (read more)
Nursing Mothers Encouraged to Breastfeed on Capitol Hill
May 1, 2007 by Amy Spangler | No questions or comments
Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney will host a Capitol Hill Nurse-in on Thursday, May 10, 2007 to reintroduce her Breastfeeding Promotion Act, a bill that would protect the rights of breastfeeding mothers who return to the workplace after birth, and the health and ... (read more)
Making Breastfeeding Work When You Work
April 24, 2007 by Kendall Cox | No questions or comments
I'm not going to be Pollyanna and say that going back to work after your baby is born is going to be a breeze. No matter how you're feeding your baby, working (at home or away from home) calls for a pretty good ... (read more)
Milk Trays a Convenient Storage Device
April 23, 2007 by Amy Spangler | 1 question or comment
If you'd like an alternative to storing your breastmilk in bags and bottles, you might want to consider Milk Trays. This new device was the feature of a recent post on Motherwear's Breastfeeding Blog, where it was ... (read more)
WVU Unveils Plan to Support Breastfeeding Mothers
April 13, 2007 by Amy Spangler | No questions or comments
At the request of the West Virginia University (WVU) Council for Women's Concerns, WVU has developed an innovative plan for supporting mothers in their efforts to continue breastfeeding after returning to work or school. Providing a ... (read more)
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